Thekaddy
Travel Guide

The
very sound of the word Thekkady conjures up images of elephants, unending chains
of hills and spice scented plantations. In the Periyar forest of Thekkady is one
of the finest wildlife reserves in India, and spread across the entire district
are picturesque plantations and hill towns that hold great opportunities for treks
and mountain walks.
General Info. : Altitude:
900-1800 m above sea level
Rainfall: 2500 mm
Going
there: Road: There are frequent buses from Kumily (4 km
away) to various tourist centres.
Distance of a few major towns from
Thekkady
Kumily: 4 km (15 mts) Sabarimala via Pullumedu: 50 km (2 hrs)
Idukki: 65 km (2 1/2 hrs) Munnar: 106 km (4 hrs) Kumarakom: 128 km (4 hrs) Sabarimala
via Erumeli: 134 km (4 hrs) Kodaikanal: 149 km (5 hrs) Alappuzha: 164 km (5 hrs)
Kollam: 220 km (6 hrs) Ooty: 390 km (11 hrs)
Thekaddy Travel Guide
Excursion in Thekady